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The Holidays Arrive on Hollywood Boulevard with L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland opened on the evening of November 30th, 2025, on Hollywood Boulevard, welcoming visitors from around the world to celebrate the holidays. Opening its doors on the night of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, with thousands lining the boulevard, families poured into Winter […]

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CCHR: Millions of U.S. Children Funneled into Dangerous Drug Polypharmacy : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tens of thousands of American children who begin with a prescription for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs ultimately end up on multiple powerful psychiatric drugs, sometimes even before they are old enough to attend elementary school. Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), conducted its […]

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CCHR’s New Documentary ‘Prescription for Violence’ Brings Renewed Focus to Psychiatric Drug Safety Warnings : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The international mental health watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), is releasing Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects, a two-hour documentary that details extensive evidence correlating the escalation of mass shootings, suicides, and violent crime with the pervasive use of psychiatric drugs.

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New Documentary Exposes Deadly Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Violence : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) announces the release of its uncompromising new documentary, “Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects.” The two-hour exposé reveals alarming evidence connecting the rising tide of mass shootings, suicides and violent crimes with the widespread use of psychiatric drugs.

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CCHR: New Study Shows Forced Psychiatric Detainment Increases Suicide Risk : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking Karolinska Institutet study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, found that individuals subjected to involuntary psychiatric hospitalization faced a markedly elevated risk of suicide after discharge.[1] The mental-health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says the findings add to […]

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CCHR Supports Global Call to End Coercive Psychiatry at Mental Health Congress : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A powerful appeal to end coercive psychiatric practices-such as forced electroshock and drugging-was made at the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) World Mental Health Congress in Barcelos, Portugal. The address urged global alignment with the United Nations and World Health Organization mandates. Supporting the call […]

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CCHR Warns: Mental Health Awareness Masking Drug and Shock Abuse : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each May and October, millions are urged to “raise awareness” for mental health through national and international campaigns, including World Mental Health Day in October. Yet, according to the mental health industry watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), many of the advocacy campaigns driving […]

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Silicon Valley Welcomes a Spiritual Innovator: New Ideal Scientology Mission Shines in San Jose : National News

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a renewed wave of excitement following the grand opening on September 21, 2025, the Church of Scientology Mission of Silicon Valley continues to make headlines as it solidifies its role as a cornerstone of spiritual growth and community service in the heart of Willow Glen, […]

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CCHR Warns Disinformation Undermines Psychiatric Drug Death Toxicology Reporting : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a 50-year mental-health industry watchdog, is urging legislators to ensure that policy decisions are grounded in evidence-not in misinformation from vested interests. The appeal follows testimony before the Wyoming Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, which recently […]

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CCHR Says Conflicted Psychiatrists Created a Youth Drugging Crisis : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today warned that the surge in antidepressant prescriptions for adolescent girls represents a public health crisis fueled by financial conflicts of interest between psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry. Between 2020 and 2022, Pediatrics […]

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CCHR: VA’s Failed Psychiatric System Driving Suicide and Public Violence : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) has warned that billions of taxpayer dollars poured into Veterans Affairs (VA) psychiatric programs are driving tragedy instead of delivering help. Rather than restoring dignity to those who served, veterans are being drugged, disabled, and too often lost […]

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CCHR: $280B Mental Health Funding Fuels Harm as Outcomes Keep Getting Worse : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With $280 billion invested annually in psychiatric hospitals and treatment-and billions more paid out to treat the damage they cause-the mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns that continuing to fund the system without accountability is like pouring water into a sieve […]

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CCHR: Prescription Psychotropics are Overlooked Driver of the U.S. Drug Epidemic : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The abuse of prescription psychotropic drugs has become a global public health issue and, according to the mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), it is a major factor in the failure of America’s war on drugs. More than 79 million Americans […]

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CCHR Says Forced Psychiatry Expands Eugenics Under Mental Health Disguise : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Psychiatry’s system of involuntary commitment is recycling discredited eugenics-era policies-using vague labels and coercive “treatments” that violate human rights, while expanding its powers to institutionalize people under the guise of restoring public order. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns that the United States […]

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CCHR: NIH Must Fully Probe Psychiatric Drug Links to Violence for Public Safety : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Families and communities deserve answers about the potential role psychiatric drugs may play in senseless acts of violence-an issue suppressed for decades by vested interests. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is urging that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study on psychotropic drugs […]

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School Mental Health Screening Puts Parental Rights and Children at Risk says CCHR : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is recommending that parents shield their children from invasive mental health screening in schools. To assist families, CCHR provides a downloadable Parent’s Exemption Form Prior to Mental Health and Psychological Screening or Counseling.

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CCHR Calls for Ban After Study Shows Electroshock Dangers Withheld : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Medical Ethics has revealed that nearly 60% of people subjected to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), commonly called electroshock, reported they were not adequately informed about its serious risks. The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International […]

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CCHR Calls for Clinical and Financial Audit of U.S. Mental Health System : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is calling for a clinical and financial audit of the U.S. mental health system, warning that plans to involuntarily commit individuals experiencing homelessness could worsen mortality rates while escalating healthcare costs. The group emphasizes that psychotropic drugs commonly […]

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CCHR: Coercive Psychiatric Commitment Worsens Homeless Crisis at High Cost : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns that proposals to expand involuntary psychiatric commitment of the homeless will not solve homelessness but will worsen it-by increasing trauma, violating civil liberties, and fueling massive public spending on a failed system.

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CCHR’s Legacy: Exposing Psychiatric Abuse and Advancing Global Human Rights : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz, is reaffirming its legacy of restoring human rights in the mental health field-one that spans more than five decades of […]

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Youth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Pressing Global Crises at 19th International Human Rights Summit at the United Nations : National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Youth delegates from 38 nations joined distinguished veteran human rights advocates at the United Nations Headquarters to deliver a powerful indictment of global injustices – from state-sanctioned discrimination and human trafficking to nuclear threats and systemic violence – at the 19th International Human Rights Summit, United […]

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ADHD Medication Tied to Homicidal Thoughts – CCHR Demands Urgent Consumer Alerts : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is calling for sweeping reforms to inform families and patients about hidden, potentially life-threatening side effects linked to widely prescribed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs. The demand follows alarming new regulatory agency warnings […]

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Voices for Humanity Treks High up Into the Himalayas to Deliver the Way to Happiness with Meena Sharma : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring the work of community activist Meena Sharma, premiering on July 16, 2025. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs […]

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Meet a Scientologist Builds Aussie Dreams with Mike and Jonny Hibbard : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring homebuilders Mike and Jonny Hibbard, premiering July 15, 2025. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on […]

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Voices for Humanity Leads Resurgence of Moral Values in Hungary with Antónia and Ferenc Novák : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring Hungarian activists Antónia and Ferenc Novák. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on […]

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Dianetics Running Teams Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Dianetics with Races Across the U.S. from Austin to Los Angeles : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking book “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health,” Dianetics Running Teams are hitting the pavement from Austin to Los Angeles, promoting mental clarity and physical fitness through participation in races nationwide, the Church of Scientology International […]

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CCHR Exhibit Exposes Psychiatric Abuse Amid National Inquiry Into More Than 2,000 Patient Deaths : National News

LONDON, U.K., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) placed its Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit in the heart of London in Cavendish Square, timed to coincide with the Lampard Inquiry-the first public investigation into deaths in the UK’s mental health system. The exhibit exposed a hidden side […]

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Citizens Commission on Human Rights Exposes Psychiatry’s Role in Oppressing Black South Africans : National News

ZITHOBENI, South Africa, July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of South Africans visited the Psychiatry: An Industry of Death exhibit at the Zithobeni Community Hall, where they were introduced to the destructive legacy of psychiatry and its ongoing impact on Black communities. Hosted by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), the exhibit, with […]

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Scientology Network Antidrug Marathon Spotlights Global Heroes Combatting Drug Abuse : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of the United Nations’ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Scientology Network will air special programming on Thursday, June 26, spotlighting the worldwide impact of the Truth About Drugs education initiative by Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

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Voices for Humanity Ignites a Revolution for Learning with Eva Rehorova : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring educator Eva Rehorova. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

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Scientology Mission of the Foothills Unveils Ideal Mission in Montrose, CA, Celebrating 40+ Years of Community Impact : National News

MONTROSE, Calif., June 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On a radiant Sunday evening, the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of their Ideal Scientology Mission in Montrose, California. After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the community, the Mission has elevated its commitment to […]

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Meet a Scientologist Gets into the Spirit of Gourmet Burgers with Akio Kitaura : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring gourmet hamburger restaurateur Akio Kitaura. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

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Pioneer Spirit of Discovery Flourishes in Destination: Scientology, Sacramento : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DESTINATION: SCIENTOLOGY, the weekly travelogue series that takes viewers inside Scientology Churches all around the world and discovers what makes each one unique, presents an episode featuring Sacramento, California. DESTINATION: SCIENTOLOGY airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

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Voices For Humanity Sparks Transformation in Liberty City with Pastor Jeffrey Mack : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring community activist Pastor Jeffrey Mack. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology […]

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CCHR Warns: Millions of Children Exposed to Risky Psychiatric Drugs : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A federal assessment of children’s health has identified the widespread prescribing of psychotropic drugs to U.S. youth as a “public crisis” driven by industry profit motives, flawed science, and systemic conflicts of interest. According to the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health […]

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CCHR Seeks End to Mandated Community Psychiatric Programs, Citing Global Alarm : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, is calling for an overhaul of psychiatric hospitalization and community treatment laws. With 54% of U.S. psychiatric patients held involuntarily, CCHR warns the system has normalized coercion. Most U.S. states authorize Assisted Outpatient […]

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CCHR Leads Protest About Child Restraint Deaths and $329B Mental Health Failure : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the American Psychiatric Association (APA) holds its annual meeting in Los Angeles, a diverse coalition of human rights advocates, civil rights leaders, clergy, medical professionals, and attorneys gathered outside the convention center, calling for an urgent end to coercive psychiatric practices. Led by the Citizens […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month – Tennessee Enacts Psychotropic Testing Law : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A landmark law recently passed in Tennessee raises awareness about psychotropic drugs linked to potential violent behavior, marking a paradigm shift in advancing public safety and accountability for these prescriptions. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a mental health industry watchdog, praised the regulations as […]

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Psychiatry’s Legacy of Racism and Coercion Highlighted in Restraint Deaths : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With May being Mental Health Month, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is spotlighting a disturbing new study published in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, titled “I Can’t Breathe” – A Study of Civil Litigated Cases on Prone Restraint Deaths. The review […]

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Hollywood Volunteers Transform Neighborhood for Earth Day: Butterflies Respond Immediately to New Gardens : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, volunteers ranging from age 9 to 72 transformed parts of Hollywood this past weekend through a comprehensive Earth Day initiative inspired by the precept “Safeguard and Improve Your Environment” from L. Ron Hubbard’s common-sense guide, “The Way to Happiness,” […]

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CCHR Urges U.S. to Adopt WHO Mental Health Policy Condemning Coercive Psychiatry : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a powerful new directive urging nations to eliminate coercive psychiatric practices, including forced hospitalization, drugging, and seclusion. The Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans outlines a rights-based approach that marks a sharp departure from institutionalization and […]

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New York Times Exposé Vindicates CCHR: ADHD Isn’t Biological, Says Watchdog : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A recent exposé in The New York Times Magazine will send shockwaves through the psychiatric community, affirming what the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) has warned for decades: there is no medical proof that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder.[1] Yet, […]

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CCHR Exposes Invasive Brain Treatments: Mental Health Patients Pay the Price : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a leading mental health industry watchdog, has released a damning report detailing how psychiatry is blaming patients-rather than failed treatments-to justify a surge in brain stimulation interventions. “When psychiatric drugs and therapy don’t work, psychiatry rarely blames the […]

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CCHR Says Despite Record-High Spending, Mental Health Outcomes Decline-Experts Say Fault Lies with Flawed Diagnostic System : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is sounding the alarm on the unchecked expansion of psychiatric diagnoses-most notably through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). What began in 1952 with just 106 diagnoses exploded to over 300 by 2013, despite a […]

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Drug-Free World’s Truth About Fentanyl Booklet: A Literal Lifesaver : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On March 11, Southern California police seized 50 pounds of illicit fentanyl, enough for 14 million lethal doses of the drug to be added to street drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals destined for dealers or to be sold online to unsuspecting victims. “If that much was seized,” […]

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Scientology Network Illuminates the Life and Legacy of L. Ron Hubbard : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard’s life is one of endless remarkable achievements. A bestselling author, his groundbreaking book “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” became the first definitive explanation of human thinking and behavior. His further discoveries on the subject of the human mind and spirit led […]

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International Women’s Day Marathon Is A Global Celebration Of Inspiring Women : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network is featuring extraordinary women from across the globe on an all-day marathon for International Women’s Day on March 8. First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day is a United Nations-recognized day that celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness of women’s rights.

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Drug-Free World to Tackle Drug Abuse at Super Bowl LIX : National News

NEW ORLEANS, La., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LIX, Foundation for a Drug-Free World turns its focus to a different contest-the fight to keep kids off drugs. Drug-Free World volunteers and Scientology Churches across the U.S. will […]

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From the Ashes of the Palisades and Eaton Fires, Treasured Mementos Restore Hope : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The streets of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu are like a wave of destruction I’ve never experienced before,” says James, a Scientology Volunteer Minister. “There are so many heartbroken people, people in despair, people in need of help.” James is among the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who […]

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Inside Scientology: The Race Against Time To Safeguard Scientology Scripture Airs on the Scientology Network : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operations of the Church of Scientology, presents Archival Project. INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

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Helping L.A. Make It Through These Trying Times : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Eaton Fire began on January 7 in Eaton Canyon in the Altadena-Pasadena region of Los Angeles County. Along with the Palisades Fire, it ranks among the most destructive wildfires in California history. Scientology Volunteer Ministers are responding to serve Los Angeles in its time of […]

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Mexican Christmas Traditions and Spiritual Values Celebrated at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At the heart of a celebration hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles this Christmas season was a miracle: the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Each year, Mexican communities at home and in the diaspora commemorate this blessed event. It marks the day nearly […]

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Scientology Expands Its Impact in Santo André, the Industrial Heart of São Paulo : National News

SANTO ANDRÉ, Brazil, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Santo André, Brazil, is a dynamic city of sophistication and opportunity. Home to three-quarters of a million people, it yet maintains its welcoming attitude and signature friendliness. Downtown Santo André is a center for nightlife, entertainment, and festivals. And right in the […]

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A New Era of Expansion Begins With the Opening of the Ideal Scientology Mission of Taichung : National News

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Taiwan, nestled between the Central Mountain Range to the east and the Taiwan Strait to the west, Taichung is a rich tapestry of sophistication, history, and stunning natural beauty. And it was here, on 16 November, in Taichung City’s […]

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary and the Expansion of the Ideal Scientology Mission of Bergamo : National News

BERGAMO, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nestled between Lake Como and Lake Iseo in the north of Italy, the city of Bergamo is an architectural gem of medieval charm and breathtaking beauty. And in the heart of the city are the expanded new facilities of the Ideal Church of […]

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Civic and Community Leaders Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Ideal Scientology Mission of Chiayi, Taiwan : National News

CHIAYI, Taiwan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Chiayi City is renowned for its rich culture and vibrant local spirit. The loyalty and unity of the people who defended it during the famous Lin Shuang-wen uprising in the Qing Dynasty earned the city its name: The word “Chiayi” stands for “loyalty […]

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McMinnville Welcomes a New Scientology Mission to Its Thriving Community : National News

MCMINNVILLE, Ore., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Surrounded by rolling vineyards and fertile farmland, McMinnville is a hidden gem in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. And right downtown, the new Scientology Ideal Mission of McMinnville held its Grand Opening – one of the record number of new Ideal Scientology […]

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Grab a Slice of Life With Pizza Superstar Scot Cosentino on the Scientology Network : National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — World champion pizza-maker Scot Cosentino founded New York’s legendary Goodfella’s Brick Oven Pizza. His passion and route to excellence in the art and science of pizza is featured on Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network.

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CCHR Traveling Exhibit Exposes Psychiatric Violations of Human Rights : National News

ANAHEIM and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) toured more than a thousand visitors through the Psychiatry an Industry of Death Exhibit in Anaheim, California, as part of its nationwide tour. The exhibit reveals the history and extent of human rights abuse in the field of […]

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Scientology Network Puts Fight for Human Rights on the World Stage : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network will commemorate Human Rights Day, December 10, with a special marathon television event. Featuring the work of United for Human Rights, the day’s programming will showcase the movement’s global efforts in raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and protecting the rights […]

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Lean Into Holiday Cheer with Pam Ryan-Anderson on ‘Meet a Scientologist’ : National News

CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Winter Wonderland is celebrating 31 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how this annual magical phenomenon materializes. Watch Meet a Scientologist-Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.

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‘Piano to Zanskar’ Conducts a Musical Journey Across the Himalayas on Documentary Showcase : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary “Piano to Zanskar.” DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

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Psychiatric Watchdog Group Protests the Dangers of Child Drugging in Washington State : National News

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dozens of protesters from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology, marched through Seattle, demanding an end to the widespread drugging of children in Washington state. They […]

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Church of Scientology Lights Up East Hollywood with 4th Annual Lighting Festival : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It snowed in East Hollywood on Sunday, November 24, as more than 1,200 gathered at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles for an evening of family fun. The fourth annual Holiday Lighting Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way included a special appearance by Santa and his […]

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Drug-Free World and National PAL Join Forces to Educate America’s Youth on the Dangers of Drugs : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues Inc. (National PAL) to help combat the growing issue of youth drug abuse across the United States. Together, these two organizations are launching a nationwide initiative to […]

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Church of Scientology Los Angeles Hosts Holiday Lighting Community Festival 2024 : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Celebrate the season and help “flip the switch” to illuminate two blocks of holiday lights in East Hollywood at a holiday lighting festival like no other. Hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, it will be packed with family-friendly fun, treats, and activities for all […]

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Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Their Practical Help to Bucharest : National News

BUCHAREST, Romania, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Romania, a country rich in art, history, culture, heritage and natural beauty, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers launched their European Goodwill Tour to share practical solutions to help people change their lives for the better.

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Spreading the Truth About Drugs in the City by the Bay : National News

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recent reports show San Francisco’s fatal drug overdose rate surpasses that of other California districts and is worse than the nation’s average. Last year was the city’s most devastating year on record for drug overdose deaths, and 2024 is threatening to surpass […]

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Thousands Discover More About Scientology on Copenhagen’s Culture Night : National News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each year, Copenhagen organizes an evening when young and old may expand their horizons. Locals and visitors learn more about what the city has to offer. They ask and find answers to questions, and experience the tremendous diversity Copenhagen has to offer. Museums, […]

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L. Ron Hubbard’s Wisdom Unites Mexico’s Indigenous People, Brings Hope : National News

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a ceremony at the new Ideal Church of Scientology in Del Valle, Mexico, the National Indigenous Governor and the president of the National Council of Indigenous People and Afro-Americans recognized Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard for inspiring unity among the leaders […]

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Dignity and Dialogue: Reflections from the Commemorative Conference on Migration and Integration : National News

ROME, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A trawler carrying 500 asylum seekers from Eritrea and Somalia capsized on October 3, 2013, within sight of Lampedusa, an Italian resort island off the coast of Libya; 368 people drowned. Eight days later, a boat carrying Syrian refugees capsized between Lampedusa and […]

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Tutoring Center Using L. Ron Hubbard Study Technology Awarded for Excellence, Innovation and Expansion : National News

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to the European Center for the Development of Vocational Training, an agency focused on EU policy on vocational education and training, in 2018, one in ten 12-year-olds and one in six 5-year-olds in the Netherlands struggled with reading and writing in Dutch. Furthermore, the European Union’s […]

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Helping Neighbors Recover From Back-to-Back Hurricanes : National News

CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It had been more than a century since Florida’s Pinellas County sustained a direct hit from a hurricane, but that changed on September 26, when Hurricane Helene tore through the area. Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton slammed through the county. Scientology Volunteer Ministers […]

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Rooting for a Drug-Free World at the Roller Hockey Championships : National News

NOVARA, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With Novara hosting the 2024 World Rink Hockey Championships at the World Skate Games this September, Drug-Free World volunteers organized an outreach campaign to promote drug-free living. Using Foundation for a Drug-Free World’s Truth About Drugs materials, the campaign raised awareness about the […]

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Bringing ‘The Way To Happiness’ to the Los Angeles Mexican Community : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Patriotic Mexican Civic Committee held its annual Mexican Independence Parade in East Los Angeles, commemorating the historic speech delivered by Father Miguel Hidalgo in 1810. His words ignited the movement for Mexico’s independence, ending three centuries of Spanish rule. The Way to Happiness Foundation’s participation […]

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Human Rights Group Demands an End to Psychiatric Abuse : National News

MILAN, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Commission on Human Rights Italy (CCHR) demands an end to involuntary commitment and other human rights violations. Hundreds marched through the streets of Milan last month to the Milan Fiera City Convention Center, demanding that the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) annual […]

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Revealing Psychiatry’s Unscrupulous Child Drugging and Its Consequences

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif. Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A one-of-a-kind exhibit just completed the Seattle leg of its American tour in September. Displays and films of Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit document the results of 40 years of investigation into the psychiatric industry and its human rights abuses. They expose […]

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Pillars of the L.A. Latin Community Honored at World Humanitarian Day Celebration on L. Ron Hubbard Way

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted a World Humanitarian Day celebration and awards ceremony to honor men and women whose work empowers the county’s Latinx community. Some 200 languages are spoken in Los Angeles County, and more than a third of county residents were born […]

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Friendship Day at the Church of Scientology Seattle Promotes Sustainability

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers with the Seattle chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation and the Church of Scientology celebrated this year’s International Day of Friendship with a community open house. They showcased Seattle programs and resources that bring neighbors together to enhance the beauty and […]

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Scientology Volunteer Ministers Continental Cavalcade Reaches Out With Help at the Canadian National Exhibition

TORONTO, Canada, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The 75th anniversary of the Canadian Air Show at the Canadian National Exhibition was a perfect opportunity to showcase the humanitarian activities of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers. Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, who developed the Volunteer Ministers program, was himself a pioneer at […]

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Celebrating the Magic of Hidalgo on L. Ron Hubbard Way

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard Way was transformed into a cultural festival last week, bringing the rich heritage of Hildago to life in East Hollywood. The celebration showcased the vibrant crafts, traditional music, colorful costumes, dancing and authentic cuisine of the magical villages in the green mountains of […]

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Join the Scientology Network for Inside Saint Hill: First Worldwide Headquarters of Scientology and the Home of L. Ron Hubbard in the 1960s

EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operation of the Church of Scientology, brings viewers inside Saint Hill-the first worldwide headquarters of Scientology.

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Young Performers Shine on L. Ron Hubbard Way

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Young members of Inner-City Shakespeare Ensemble took a break from the Bard to perform a whimsical children’s play. The production, organized by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, was part of the family-friendly summer festival held on L. Ron Hubbard Way.

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Church of Scientology Dublin Honors Nelson Mandela and His Human Rights Legacy

DUBLIN, Ireland, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Dublin marked Nelson Mandela Day with a human rights open house and celebration of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and his special connection to Ireland. Honored guests included Dr. David Nyaluke, Vice Chairperson of the African Scholars […]

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